Youth Shelter & Care Program Specialist

Gokroc; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Salvation Army Evangeline’s House is seeking a Program Operations Specialist to provide shelter, care, meals, and supervision for foster-aged youth and emerging adults in emergency placements for up to 30 days. The role emphasizes consistency, structure, and nurturing within a team environment, with on-call shifts and adherence to policy.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of youth-focused experience, plus CPR/First Aid, de-escalation training, and

Qualifications

• Two years of successful experience working with youth.
• CPR/First Aid training.
• De-escalation and restraint training.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Be physically and emotionally mature for youth care.

Responsibilities

• Attend monthly staff meetings and trainings.
• Supervise youth in care and document daily activities.
• Communicate program needs to supervisors and partners.
• Lead youth in meals, activities, and tutoring within policy.

Skills

Youth work experience

De-escalation

CPR/First Aid

Communication skills

Teamwork

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Salvation Army Evangeline’s House is seeking a Program Operations Specialist to provide shelter, care, meals, and supervision for foster-aged youth and emerging adults in emergency placements for up to 30 days. The role emphasizes consistency, structure, and nurturing within a team environment, with on-call shifts and adherence to policy.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of youth-focused experience, plus CPR/First Aid, de-escalation training, and